Teams that win championships rarely make wholesale changes going into the campaign after and after cantering to the Premier League title last season, there’s a very familiar feel to the Chelsea squad bidding to secure back-to-back triumphs.

At the time of writing, aside from the acquisitions of Nathan, Kenedy and Asmir Begovic as back-up goalkeeper, there’s been little activity at Stamford Bridge this summer. And while that could change in the latter stages of the transfer window, Jose Mourinho seems poised to put his faith in the same players that delivered so emphatically last season.

Arsene Wenger suggested a lack of respect was behind his decision to snub Jose Mourinho after the Arsenal boss claimed a first victory over the Chelsea manager at the 14th attempt. Finally Wenger has a victory over Mourinho after Alex … Continue reading →

Arsene Wenger finally secured victory over Jose Mourinho as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first-half goal was enough to give Arsenal a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the FA Community Shield at Wembley. The veteran French coach had not beaten his rival in … Continue reading →

In his post-match press conference after his Chelsea team were defeated against Arsenal in the 2015 FA Community Shield, manager Jose Mourinho said the best team lost and claimed that Arsenal defended well and parked the bus. Chelsea lost the … Continue reading →

Today’s game between Arsenal and Chelsea in the FA Community Shield will be shown live on US television and Internet. But where, at what time and what are your options? Find out below. The match between Arsenal vs. Chelsea marks … Continue reading →

Manchester United winger Angel di Maria is set to complete a reported £44.4 million move to Paris Saint-Germain on Monday. The 27-year-old has flown from Argentina to Qatar where he will undergo a medical at the Aspire center and complete the formalities of … Continue reading →

The Premier League’s first piece of silverware is up for grabs today as champions Chelsea play FA Cup winners Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley. For viewers in the US, the game kicks off at 10am ET on FOX Sports … Continue reading →

Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Derek Rae. During the interview, Derek Rae discusses what leagues and games he’s commentating in the United Kingdom for BT Sport, his memories of announcing the … Continue reading →

Today marked the traditional start to the new German soccer season with the match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg in the 2015 German Supercup. The match featured the winner of the 2014/15 Bundesliga title against the winner of the 2014/15 … Continue reading →

As Chelsea and Arsenal prepare to face-off for the FA Community Shield on Sunday, watch this throwback video from October 14, 1935 presented by Gaumont British News. The game finished in a 1-1 draw in front of 82,905 fans, a record … Continue reading →

For years, the United States has striven to become a world power in soccer. Even as a majority of the country failed to acknowledge the sport, the die-hards in this country looked forward to the day when America’s passion for … Continue reading →

Testimonials are typically a time to look back and wistfully reminisce. So after it was announced Everton would be hosting a belated one for former striker Duncan Ferguson against Villarreal, it was no surprise to see a poll running on … Continue reading →

The appointment of Tim Sherwood seemed to breath new life into Aston Villa in 2015, but despite avoiding relegation with ease, the previous campaign finished with a whimper, paving the way for a summer of substantial change at Villa Park. … Continue reading →

After years of stubbornness from manager Arsene Wenger hampered Arsenal in pursuit of the Premier League title, the cerebral Frenchman seems to be learning overdue lessons that will enrich a renewed charge towards top spot in 2015-16. The first signs … Continue reading →

Has there ever been a Premier League debutant quite as popular as Bournemouth? It’s tough to recall if so, as the Cherries drew unanimous acclaim last season after taking the Championship by storm, scoring goals for fun and securing promotion … Continue reading →

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger can easily brush off Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's pre-season taunts, according to Martin Keown. Former Arsenal defender Keown believes Mourinho knows full well Chelsea are in little position to accuse rivals of buying their way to … Continue reading →

Back in 2008, Aaron Ramsey looked almost certain to make a switch from Cardiff City, his childhood club, to Manchester United. In fact, a fee was agreed between the two teams and was announced on United’s official website. Nevertheless, the Gunners … Continue reading →